Madurai Kamaraj University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2531 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #731 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #72 of 876 | In India |
| #11 of 53 | In Tamil Nadu |
| #428 of 2,363 | For Pharmacy |
| Top50% | For 69 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- mkuniversity.ac.in
- Languages
- English;Tamil
- Acceptance rate
- 20%*
* Madurai Kamaraj University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to March (July - October; December-March) |
Research profile
Madurai Kamaraj University has published 9,076 scientific papers with 162,314 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Genetics.
Madurai Kamaraj University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 65 | 276 |
| 1994 | 65 | 299 |
| 1995 | 76 | 342 |
| 1996 | 75 | 318 |
| 1997 | 62 | 362 |
| 1998 | 74 | 385 |
| 1999 | 105 | 490 |
| 2000 | 70 | 519 |
| 2001 | 107 | 625 |
| 2002 | 122 | 738 |
| 2003 | 121 | 881 |
| 2004 | 122 | 1023 |
| 2005 | 130 | 1250 |
| 2006 | 141 | 1519 |
| 2007 | 182 | 1590 |
| 2008 | 165 | 1855 |
| 2009 | 153 | 2035 |
| 2010 | 183 | 2396 |
| 2011 | 282 | 3123 |
| 2012 | 337 | 3543 |
| 2013 | 391 | 4249 |
| 2014 | 415 | 5229 |
| 2015 | 348 | 6000 |
| 2016 | 390 | 6789 |
| 2017 | 431 | 7289 |
| 2018 | 410 | 8535 |
| 2019 | 432 | 10077 |
| 2020 | 453 | 12341 |
| 2021 | 506 | 14676 |
| 2022 | 583 | 15094 |
| 2023 | 585 | 15703 |
| 2024 | 427 | 16722 |
| 2025 | 209 | 14891 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Madurai Kamaraj University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 3 years | 15,000 per year |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 3 years | 20,000 per year |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | 3 years | 15,000 per year |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 years | 20,000 per year |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 2 years | 25,000 per year |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | 2 years | 20,000 per year |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 years | 50,000 per year |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 3 years | 30,000 per year |
All tuition costs are in Indian Rupees (INR).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Madurai Kamaraj University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Madurai Kamaraj University alumni
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Vivek
- Occupations
- singertelevision actorcomediansocial activistfilm actor
- Biography
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Vivekanandan, known professionally as Vivek, was an Indian actor, comedian, television personality, playback singer, social activist, and entertainer who worked in the Tamil film industry. He was introduced in films by director K. Balachander in Manathil Urudhi Vendum (1987)
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Shiv Nadar
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Shiv Nadar is an Indian billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of HCL Technologies, and is chairman of the Shiv Nadar Foundation. Nadar founded HCL in 1976 and transformed the IT hardware company into an IT enterprise over the next three decades.
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Sivan Kailasavadivoo
- Occupations
- aerospace engineerscientistmilitary flight engineer
- Biography
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Kailasavadivu Sivan is an Indian aerospace engineer who served as the secretary of the Department of Space and chairman of ISRO and Space Commission. He has previously served as the director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre.
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Charle
- Occupations
- television actoractorcomedianfilm actor
- Biography
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Velmurugan Thangasamy Manohar, professionally credited as Charle, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema. He has acted in more than 800 Tamil films as a comedian and supporting actor. Charle was named after the English actor Charlie Chaplin.
Madurai Kamaraj University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Computer | Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Centre : University Science Instrumentation | Instrument Making |
| Department/Division : Adult Education | Adult Education |
| Research Division : Educational Media | Cinema and Television, Film, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Video |
| School : Biological Sciences | Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Botany, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology |
| School : Biotechnology | Biotechnology, Engineering, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology |
| School : Business Studies | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Management |
| School : Chemistry | Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| School : Earth and Atmospheric Sciences | Earth Sciences, Geography, Surveying and Mapping |
| School : Economics | Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Econometrics, Economics, Human Resources, Rural Studies |
| School : Education | Education, Physical Education |
| School : Energy Environment and Natural Resources | Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Futurology, Natural Resources, Waste Management |
| School : English and Foreign Languages | Comparative Literature, English, French, Modern Languages |
| School : Historical Studies | Ancient Civilizations, History, Medieval Studies, Modern History |
| School : Indian Languages | Comparative Literature, Indic Languages, Sanskrit |
| School : Information and Communication Sciences | Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Journalism, Library Science, Media Studies |
| School : Mathematics | Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics |
| School : Performing Arts | Aesthetics, Art History, Fine Arts, Folklore, Performing Arts |
| School : Physics | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Laser Engineering, Physics |
| School : Religions Philosophy and Humanist Thought | Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies |
| School : Social Sciences | Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| School : Tamil Studies | Ancient Books, Comparative Literature, Grammar, Linguistics, Literature, South and Southeast Asian Languages |
General information
| Alternative names | MKU मदुरै कामराज विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Accreditation | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
| Motto | To Seek Truth is Knowledge |
Location and contacts
| Address | Palkalai Nagar Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625021 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,561,000 |